"Germaniae Nova et Accurata Delineatio...", Hondius, Henricus
Subject: Central Europe, Germany
Period: 1631 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Novus
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.8 x 13.6 inches
47.8 x 34.5 cm
This map of the German Empire covers present-day Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and parts of Poland and Hungary. The map is densely engraved with information and decorated with sailing ships, a compass rose, and a title cartouche featuring a figure representing industry sitting astride an eagle. Latin text on verso, published in 1638.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2000:1D.1.
Condition: A
A bright sheet with archival repairs to several minor separations along the centerfold and a couple of tears confined to the bottom blank margin.
